Shadows

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What are shadows?

Back

Shadows are dark areas created when an object blocks light from a light source.

Front

When are shadows longest?

Back

Shadows are longest during the morning and evening.

Front

Which natural light source causes shadows outdoors?

Back

The Sun.

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the east.

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Where does the sun set?

Back

The sun sets in the west.

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun is lower in the sky?

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

What is the relationship between the position of the sun and the length of shadows?

Back

As the sun rises higher in the sky, shadows become shorter; as it lowers, shadows become longer.

Front

What is a light source?

Back

A light source is an object that emits light, such as the sun or a lightbulb.

Front

Can shadows be created at night?

Back

Yes, shadows can be created at night if there is a light source, like the moon or streetlights.

Front

What factors affect the size of a shadow?

Back

The size of a shadow is affected by the distance of the light source, the angle of the light, and the size of the object blocking the light.